September 5th | Free
Four Corners Film Intensive
About the Event
This free, one-day event, introduces you to everything you ever wanted to know about “day one” on a film set. Tse'Nato' and Group Effort are bringing together working film industry instructors for a series of workshops covering what to expect across multiple departments, giving you the kind of insight that usually only comes from being in the room. The day closes with screenings of New Mexico-made short films and a panel discussion with the filmmakers behind them. Only 25 seats are available. Save your seat today!
WHEN
Saturday September 5th 2026
WHERE
DEADLINE
Gallup (venue announced soon)
Applications have reached capacity!
We are overwhelmed by the amount of interest and enthusiasm around for the Four Corners Film Intensive. As a result we have reached our capacity limit but we invite you to complete the form at the button below if you are interested in joining the waitlist. Someone's plans may change, a slot may open up, and we'd be pleased to let you know if there is an opening. All notifications are first come first serve.
Meet the Instructors
Natalie Benally
A co-founder of Tse'Nato' and a filmmaker, writer, actor, and community advocate from Churchrock, Natalie brings both sides of the camera to this program. Her screen credits include a lead role in FOX/Sony's Accused and a recurring role across all seasons of AMC's Dark Winds.
Morningstar Angeline
Gallup and Los Angeles raised actor and filmmaker with credits including Drunktown's Finest, HBO's IT: Welcome to Derry, Westworld, and Marvel's Echo. Morningstar has produced 2 feature films in New Mexico, and is a Sundance Lab, NBCU Launch, Fourth World, and ImagineNATIVE Fellow.
Tyrell Etsitty
A professional cinematographer whose credits include The Bad Samaritan and The Rise of the Tower House, Tyrell also wrote and directed Broken Path, his auteur debut developed through a selective NYU program, establishing him as both a working industry camera professional and an emerging voice behind the lens.
Makaio Frazier
A writer and director from Northern New Mexico, Makaio climbed from PA to production crew on some of the largest productions in the state. His credits include Christopher Nolan's Oppenheimer and Netflix's American Primeval. His own film The Way We Carry Water is now on tour after debuting at Santa Fe International Film Festival.
With Support from Group Effort Initiative
About Group Effort Initiative
Group Effort Initiative (Group Effort) was launched and financed by Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively in August 2020 to create a pipeline for members of underrepresented communities to get real experience towards lasting careers within the entertainment industry by providing the following: a network of paid corporate and creative internships and entry-level jobs, on-set production job opportunities, ongoing educational events and training, and focused mentoring. To date, Group Effort has provided its participants 1,918 paid internship and job placements (both on and off set), partnered with 285 productions, hosted 153 educational events, and matched 370 mentorship pairs. For more information on Group Effort, please visit groupeffortinitiative.com.